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International Journal of Corporate Strategy and Social Responsibility

International Journal of Corporate Strategy and Social Responsibility (IJCSSR)

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International Journal of Corporate Strategy and Social Responsibility (2 papers in press)

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  • Millennials Understanding of CSR Actions: A Case Study of GAP and Mind Mapping   Order a copy of this article
    by Li Zhao, Lauren Reiter Copeland 
    Abstract: This study explored millennial consumers understanding process on corporate social responsibility (CSR). By incorporating theories regarding brand image, consumer-brand relationships, and sustainability, with a focus on how CSR actions impact these conceptual constructs, this study investigated how US millennial consumers perceive CSR and to what extent they are cognisant of CSR actions. Personal mind mapping (PMM) research method was employed with twenty-one millennial consumers in the US results indicated participants revealed a lack in information on CSR related concepts. Transparent and proactive CSR practices are needed to obtain consumers trust. It was found that consumers were interested in sustainability and they wanted to contribute to sustainability as well. In addition, this study shows the importance of CSR communications and suggests government, media and academics should consider educating consumers about CSR information in order to urge companies sustainability.
    Keywords: brand image; consumer perception; corporate social responsibility; CSR; personal mind mapping; PMM.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJCSSR.2020.10027046
     
  • Impact of CSR on international environmental law in the post-truth era   Order a copy of this article
    by Aniket Kumar Gunjan, Tuhina, Jaskiran Arora 
    Abstract: CSR initiatives in the post-truth era face growing scrutiny due to risks of greenwashing, where firms project environmental responsibility without meaningful action. Yet, when grounded in transparency, stakeholder engagement, and genuine environmental commitment, CSR can support the objectives of international environmental law (IEL). This paper asks: How do CSR initiatives shape the development and implementation of IEL when misinformation undermines trust and compliance? It critically examines the intersections of CSR, IEL, and post-truth dynamics by assessing accountability gaps and corporate responses to global sustainability expectations. Using comparative case studies - the Equator Principles, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Carbon Disclosure Project - the study identifies strengths such as norm-setting and stakeholder trust, alongside weaknesses like reputational manipulation and weak enforcement. The paper proposes a conceptual framework linking CSR and IEL, offering insights for enhancing CSRs credibility and its role in strengthening environmental governance in an age of misinformation.
    Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; post-truth era; environmental law; sustainability; global policy.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJCSSR.2026.10075537
     

 

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